This dome shaped type of tent is called a Qalluvik in Iñupiaq. Willows for the frame were collected inland, around Atqasuk, then bent into curved shape and tied together to make tent frame. It was then covered with canvas. (Early Iñupiaq tents...
Netro, Hannah (maker). The case is 47" long, without fringes. The top band is 5 in. wide with solid beadwork and a white background. The main flower design is in shades of blues, reds and greens. Curved floral designs fill rest of band with brown...
Netro, Hannah (maker). The case is 47" long, without fringes. The top band is 5 in. wide with solid beadwork and a white background. The main flower design is in shades of blues, reds and greens. Curved floral designs fill rest of band with brown...
A wooden triangular dipper where the sides and handle of one piece of wood, steamed, bent, and lashed with spruce root. Wood extends to form handle which terminates in a crane's head with curved beak. Base made from a solid piece of wood, placed...
Heavily beaded checkbook cover backed with caribou hide. Cover is a rectangular shape with one curved short end. Folded in thirds, the cover velcros to the front and encases a checkbook, which can be slipped inside the pocket sewn to the backing...
Heavily beaded checkbook cover backed with caribou hide. Cover is a rectangular shape with one curved short end. Folded in thirds, the cover velcros to the front and encases a checkbook, which can be slipped inside the pocket sewn to the backing...
Curved bone (rib) handle; curved steel blade with visible file marks; made from a file; fastened to handle with two metal bolts; three serrations on tip of handle; vertical scratches across front of handle where it joins blade; 9 7/8"...
Title from accompanying notes. "On the way to Russell Glacier. Notice again stuff on the wing struts, included curved red object which is an extension to the top of my pack that I built for Mt. McKinley to carry additional loads on my pack."...
Schoppert, James (artist). Size: 65 x 40 x 4.25 in. Medium: Carved wood panel, paint Nine boards of varying lengths attached to two curved cross pieces at back; painted light blue and shadings of white, pink, and gray; 39.75 in. across; 65 in....